Texas DPS Driving Test Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What is the first thing you should do before starting your vehicle?
✔✔Adjust your seat, mirrors, and fasten your seatbelt.
What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?
✔✔You may not pass other vehicles.
What should you do at a stop sign?
✔✔Come to a complete stop and yield to other vehicles and pedestrians before proceeding.
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers over 21 in Texas?
✔✔0.08%.
What is the hand signal for a left turn?
✔✔Left arm extended straight out.
What is the hand signal for a right turn?
✔✔Left arm bent upward at a 90-degree angle.
What is the hand signal for stopping or slowing down?
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, ✔✔Left arm bent downward at a 90-degree angle.
What should you do if you approach a yellow traffic light?
✔✔Slow down and prepare to stop safely.
What is the correct action when a school bus has its red lights flashing?
✔✔Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing and the bus moves.
What is the safe following distance rule?
✔✔Maintain at least a three-second gap between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
✔✔Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid and avoid braking suddenly.
What is the correct procedure for making a right turn on red?
✔✔Come to a complete stop, check for traffic and pedestrians, then turn when safe.
When must you use your headlights in Texas?
✔✔From sunset to sunrise and during poor visibility conditions.
What should you do if you encounter a pedestrian in a crosswalk?
✔✔Stop and yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian.
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Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What is the first thing you should do before starting your vehicle?
✔✔Adjust your seat, mirrors, and fasten your seatbelt.
What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?
✔✔You may not pass other vehicles.
What should you do at a stop sign?
✔✔Come to a complete stop and yield to other vehicles and pedestrians before proceeding.
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers over 21 in Texas?
✔✔0.08%.
What is the hand signal for a left turn?
✔✔Left arm extended straight out.
What is the hand signal for a right turn?
✔✔Left arm bent upward at a 90-degree angle.
What is the hand signal for stopping or slowing down?
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, ✔✔Left arm bent downward at a 90-degree angle.
What should you do if you approach a yellow traffic light?
✔✔Slow down and prepare to stop safely.
What is the correct action when a school bus has its red lights flashing?
✔✔Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing and the bus moves.
What is the safe following distance rule?
✔✔Maintain at least a three-second gap between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
✔✔Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid and avoid braking suddenly.
What is the correct procedure for making a right turn on red?
✔✔Come to a complete stop, check for traffic and pedestrians, then turn when safe.
When must you use your headlights in Texas?
✔✔From sunset to sunrise and during poor visibility conditions.
What should you do if you encounter a pedestrian in a crosswalk?
✔✔Stop and yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian.
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